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    Home » Pancakes & Waffles

    Norwegian Pancakes

    Posted: Apr 9, 2020 · Updated: Apr 12, 2020 by Tonje

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    Norwegian pancakes are thin, soft pancakes very similar to crepes. They are typically served with blueberry jam as a sweet dinner, but can also be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.

    Norwegian pancakes filled with blueberry jam and blueberries on the side.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🥗 Serving suggestions
    • 🍲 Leftovers
    • 🍴 You might also like these recipes..
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • Recipe

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    Growing up in Norway, these pancakes seemed to be one of the more common dinners that many families serve once in a while. They are popular among kids and adults, and are rather quick to prepare for a weeknight meal.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Norwegian pancakes only require 4 ingredients! To make this, you will need flour, milk (use any type you like), eggs, butter or vegetable oil, and salt.

    Some people like to add cinnamon or sugar to add more flavor, but these pancakes are usually made sugar free and plain, and served with delicious toppings.

    🔪 Instructions

    Melt the butter. Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl, and add the milk, melted butter and eggs.

    Pancake batter in a mixing bowl.

    Whisk to form a smooth pancake batter. The batter will be very runny, this is expected. Leave the batter to rest for 20-30 minutes.

    Pancakes frying in frying pan.

    Then, heat some butter or oil in a frying pan on medium heat, and cook the pancakes one by one. Flip them over as soon as they start to turn golden brown, and make sure to cook them on both sides.

    💭 Top tips

    Here's my best advice to make the best thin Norwegian pancakes:

    • Fry the pancakes on medium heat. If the frying pan is too hot, you might risk burning them.
    • You can add sugar, sweeteners, cinnamon or other seasonings to the pancake batter if you wish. The traditional recipe does not add any seasoning other than a pinch of salt.
    • Leaving the pancake batter to rest is an important step to keep the pancakes from being rubbery. This is only necessary if you have whisked the batter heavily, which your probably did in order to prevent any lumps.
    • No leavening or rising agent is needed for this recipe, as we want the pancakes to be really thin.

    🥗 Serving suggestions

    These thin pancakes are typically served with sweet toppings. Very often they are served with blueberry jam, but other jams, maple syrup, or other sweet spreads can also be used.

    As these pancakes are sugar free and don't contain any sweeteners, they can also be served with savory toppings. Try filling them with scrambled eggs, sauteed mushrooms or creamy spinach.

    Norwegian pancakes with blueberry jam.

    🍲 Leftovers

    Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also store the pancake batter for a few days, and make fresh pancakes whenever you want.

    Alternatively, you can freeze the pancakes for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat them, or serve the leftover pancakes cold.

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    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Is this recipe allergy friendly? - Always consult the nutrition labels of the ingredients you use. In general, this recipe is soy free and nut free.

    Are Norwegian pancakes suitable for my diet? - This recipe is not particularly diet friendly, but as they don't contain any sugar they are healthy as far as pancakes go!

    Can I make these with other types of flour? - Absolutely! Use your favorite type of flour, such as oat flour or whole wheat flour.

    Recipe

    Norwegian thin pancakes.

    Norwegian Pancakes

    Norwegian pancakes are thin, soft pancakes very similar to crepes. They are typically served with blueberry jam as a sweet dinner, but can also be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner
    Cuisine Norwegian
    Servings 10 pancakes
    Calories 97 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 cup milk
    • 3 eggs
    • 3 tablespoon butter (or vegetable oil)
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Melt the butter. Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl, and add the milk, melted butter and eggs.
    • Whisk to form a smooth pancake batter. The batter will be very runny, this is expected. Leave the batter to rest for 20-30 minutes.
    • Then, heat some butter or oil in a frying pan on medium heat, and cook the pancakes one by one. Flip them over as soon as they start to turn golden brown, and make sure to cook them on both sides.

    Notes

    Is this recipe allergy friendly? – Always consult the nutrition labels of the ingredients you use. In general, this recipe is soy free and nut free.
    Are Norwegian pancakes suitable for my diet? – This recipe is not particularly diet friendly, but as they don’t contain any sugar they are healthy as far as pancakes go!
    Can I make these with other types of flour? – Absolutely! Use your favorite type of flour, such as oat flour or whole wheat flour.

    Leftovers

    Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also store the pancake batter for a few days, and make fresh pancakes whenever you want.
    Alternatively, you can freeze the pancakes for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat them, or serve the leftover pancakes cold.

    Top tips

    Here’s my best advice to make the best thin Norwegina pancakes:
    • Fry the pancakes on medium heat. If the frying pan is too hot, you might risk burning them.
    • You can add sugar, sweeteners, cinnamon or other seasonings to the pancake batter if you wish. The traditional recipe does not add any seasoning other than a pinch of salt.
    • Leaving the pancake batter to rest is an important step to keep the pancakes from being rubbery. This is only necessary if you have whisked the batter heavily, which your probably did in order to prevent any lumps.
    • No leavening or rising agent is needed for this recipe, as we want the pancakes to be really thin.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 158IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword nut free, pancake, soy free
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